Oscar had vanished from Kingsleigh Drive on Easter Monday and the following day, his owner received a call from The Lodge Veterinary Centre, in Coleshill.
The surgery reported that the 15-month-old moggie had been found dead in a shopping cart outside the village's leisure centre.
The fact that Oscar was discovered six miles away and there were no obvious signs of injury would appear to rule out natural causes.
Ward End Cat Rescue, a local charity, said: "It is possible he was intentionally killed by someone living local, and they took his body to Coleshill in the hope his owners would believe he simply went missing.
"Oscar was an innocent cat, and such a lovely boy who would not hurt anyone. Why kill a cat in such a manner?"
The ginger and white tom had been taken in as a stray kitten and hand-reared. His owner appealed for anyone who has information about their pet's death to come forward and this week warned other local residents to be vigilant.
The RSPCA have been notified.
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